I met Michael when I was searching for
publications to carry my singles column. What struck me the most about him was
his sincere desire to get to know me as a person, not just as someone who wrote
a column for the Gantseh Megillah. I remember his calling me just to chat, just
to get to know me, which really made me like and appreciate him and later grow
to love him. Out of all the people I have known, I would have to say that
Michael, more than anyone, truly cared about, truly loved, the people in his
life. I know that I am not the only one who felt this way. Judging by what
people posted on his Facebook page, there were many people whose lives he
touched. He touched mine, and I will miss his loving spirit.